The Golden State is known for its unique history and unconventional spirit, but these interesting facts about California will surprise you.
Although its interior is relatively bare when compared to other pyramids and royal tombs across Egypt, the Great Pyramid is an impressive feat of engineering: Massive granite beams, corbel arches made from overlapping bricks, and weight-distributing chambers all enabled it to withstand the ages. “...
Walking distance from station: About 2 minutes With an Indiana limestone facade with Minnesota granite, a 100-foot tower, cast-iron marquee and Mayan-inspired details, this art deco theater built completed in 1928 is one of the few of its kind to last into the next century. Listed on the...
A younger arrival on the Batu Ferringhi strip is the throbbing 250-roomHard Rock Hotel Penangwhere the action never seems to stop. The re-invented hotel is on the north shore along the beach in the midst of more classic company. Rooms are contemporary and mod with flat-screen LCD television...
This makes for a long roomy bathroom - with twin vanities, red wall and black stone floor - and a spacious bedroom with big window frontage right across (even for the black granite moulded bathtub). The single bathtub sliding pane can be opened with a key from reception that requires you ...
Interesting Facts:The flatland between these hills is sparsely forested with Joshua trees. Together with the boulder piles andSkull Rock, the trees make the landscape otherworldly. Temperatures are most comfortable in the spring and fall, with an average high/low of 85 and 50 °F (29 and 10 ...
The first thing we did was paddled up to the Cumberland Falls. Our guide Carley told us some interesting facts - like that there is a car graveyard under the falls and that it's continously moving backward. Get Ready to Get WET!
With 800 miles of hiking, there's plenty to explore, including enormous granite mountains, such at Mt. Lyell, the park's tallest point. Visitors can enjoy the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoia trees, the peaceful Hetch Hetchy Valley, and rock formations carved by ancient glaciers. #11. ...
Trails at Enchanted Rock– Fredericksburg – The massive pink granite dome that serves as its centerpiece is breathtaking and visible for miles. Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail– runs through west Austin and is a haven for urban outdoor enthusiasts. In the summer, the park takes advantage of the ...
was buried in the cemetery.Sam Johnsonhad been a state legislator who was much admired for his work. In 1946,Frank Seaward, a rock mason fromStonewall,built the wall enclosing the cemetery. The wall was constructed to give identity to the cemetery, as well as to minimize the harmful effects...